603 CMR 53.00

Student Discipline — Effective July 1, 2014

Section:

53.01: Purpose and Scope
53.02: Definitions
53.03: Policies and Procedures
53.04: Investigation of Disciplinary Incidents
53.05: Alternatives to Suspension under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H¾
53.06: Notice of Suspension and Hearing under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H¾
53.07: Emergency Removal under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H¾
53.08: Principal's Hearing under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H¾
53.09: Superintendent's Hearing under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H¾
53.10: In-School Suspension under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H¾
53.11: Exclusion from Extracurricular Activities and School-Sponsored Events
53.12: Disciplinary Offenses under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H½
53.13: Education Services and Academic Progress under M.G.L. c. 71, §§ 37H, 37H½, 37H¾
53.14: Student Suspension and Expulsion Data Collection and Reporting
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Most Recently Amended by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education: September 19, 2023

53.12: Disciplinary Offenses under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H½

(1) School districts shall adopt disciplinary policies and procedures applicable to a student who is accused of a disciplinary offense under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H½. Such policies and procedures shall be consistent with the applicable statute and provide due process of law.

(2) The principal may remove a student who has committed a disciplinary offense under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or 37H½ from school for more than 90 days in a school year.

(3) Any student who is removed from school for a disciplinary offense under M.G.L. c. 71, § 37H or § 37H½ shall have an opportunity to receive education services and make academic progress during the period of removal, as provided in 603 CMR 53.13.

Regulatory Authority:
M.G.L. c.69, s. 1B & c.71, s. 37H & 37H 3/4

Disclaimer:
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Last Updated: September 25, 2023